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A researcher measures the effect of light wavelength on the rate of photosynthesis (measured by O₂ production): Wavelength (nm) | Color | O₂ Produced (mL/hr) --- | --- | --- 450 | Blue | 42 550 | Green | 8 650 | Red | 38 What is the most likely reason for the low O₂ production at 550 nm?
- Wavelengths near 550 nm are blocked by the oxygen bubbles being produced.
- Green light has too much energy, causing the plant's chloroplasts to denature.
- The plant is using green light exclusively for cellular respiration instead.
- Chlorophyll pigments reflect green light rather than absorbing it for energy.
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